Toronto Raptors rookie center Nate Huffman learned a $5.1 million lesson today: don't lie on your resume.

The Raptors terminated the contract of Huffman on Thursday after the rookie center failed to inform the team of his history of knee problems.

The 7-foot-1 Huffman signed a three-year, $5.1-million contract with Toronto over the summer after averaging 18.8 points and 7.5 rebounds for Israeli League champion Maccabi Elite Tel-Aviv last season.

Huffman, who was out indefinitely with a sore right knee, averaged 3.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in seven games for Toronto this season. He had surgery on the knee in October.

"Huffman failed to disclose his history of knee problems. Had those injuries been disclosed as required, the club would not have entered into the contract,'' the team said in a statement Thursday.

Jennifer Quinn and Doug Smith of the Toronto Star add that before signing the contract, Huffman would have had to fill out a medical questionnaire detailing his history of injuries. Team doctors then use this questionnaire to investigate any potential physical problems.

The Players Association claims that the firing of Huffman is "unprecedented". NBAPA spokesman Dan Wassermann said "We'll need to consult with the player and the agent in more detail, but it certainly seems we'll be filing a grievance."

The Raptors will probably use the open roster spot to keep one of their 10-day contract players. Rafer Alston and Art Long have their current contracts expire today. Damone Brown?s contract will expire next week.